Network Architect - Enterprise Infrastructure and Cloud

Company Description

Sutherland is an experience-led digital transformation company. Our mission is to deliver exceptionally engineered experiences for customers and employees today, that continue to delight tomorrow. For over 37 years, we have cared for our clients' customers, delivering measurable results and accelerating growth.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Architect with extensive expertise in designing and delivering large-scale telecom and enterprise infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in network security, LAN/WAN architecture, cloud integration (Azure, AWS), enterprise networking solutions, and Cisco-based infrastructure. This role requires the ability to lead high-level architecture discussions, collaborate with telecom vendors, and ensure secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design

  • Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and review of LAN/WAN networks for enterprise-scale deployments.
  • Define and implement telecom infrastructure blueprints, including connectivity models, security policies, and vendor deliverables.
  • Develop and validate network strategies supporting multi-cloud (Azure, AWS) and hybrid enterprise environments.

• Security & Firewall Expertise

  • Architect and manage large-scale deployments of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet) to ensure robust perimeter and internal security.
  • Define and review network security policies, segmentation strategies, and compliance requirements.

• Cloud & Enterprise Solutions

  • Design and integrate cloud-based networking and security frameworks across Azure and AWS.
  • Implement and optimize enterprise solutions such as SD-WAN, F5 Load Balancers, VPN, and traffic management platforms.

• Cisco Infrastructure

  • Extensive experience designing, configuring, and managing Cisco routers and switches for enterprise and carrier-grade networks.
  • Expertise in IP telephony, VoIP, and unified communications solutions using Cisco platforms.
  • Conduct performance tuning, redundancy planning, and high availability designs for Cisco-based infrastructure.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with telecom vendors and service providers to align architecture with project deliverables.
  • Provide technical governance, review vendor proposals, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on network modernization, resilience, and scalability.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

Network Security: Expert-level knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet) and advanced security design.

• LAN/WAN Architecture: Proven experience designing, reviewing, and optimizing large-scale enterprise and telecom networks.
• Cisco Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and IP telephony/unified communications solutions.
• Telecom Infrastructure: Deep exposure to telecom-grade architecture, carrier-grade connectivity, and vendor collaboration.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on design and deployment experience on Azure and AWS networking services.
• Enterprise Solutions: Expertise in SD-WAN, F5 Load Balancer, VPN, MPLS, and advanced routing protocols.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in leading architecture discussions, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in network architecture & telecom infrastructure projects.
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE/CCDE (R&S, Collaboration, Security), Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE,
• Strong knowledge of network automation, monitoring tools
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective network solutions.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and presentation abilities for executive-level communication.
• Ability to drive vendor accountability and ensure timely delivery of network components.
• Proactive in adopting emerging network technologies and best practices.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.